Transcript Online Career and Education Planning for College

ONLINE CAREER AND
COLLEGE MAJOR PLANNING
FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI
Career Dimensions, Inc., Copyright 2012
A high priority: Choosing a Major,
Thinking about a Career & Getting an Education
Reality: 60% of Entering Freshmen
NO
MAJOR
(Deciding)
NO
PLAN
“I Have To
Declare A Major?”
Career Myths
There is only one perfect job/career for you.
 Your major will guide you to your career.
 Your career choices are lifelong decisions.
 Liberal Arts, Humanities and Sciences are not
marketable majors.
 Your career decisions should be based on the
current job market.
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Understanding yourself is the first step of
career & educational planning
If you know about your
 work related interests
 work and life values
 skills
 personality
 lifestyle preferences
You will be able to identify occupations and major
areas of study that are compatible with your
personal attributes.
Your Life Plan
As you plan your career you should consider the big
picture…your life plan. Your career decisions will
dramatically impact your lifestyle.
Where you live
Your income
Time at home
Your work hours Your travels
Job security
Your work
associates
Your leisure
time
Your choice
of friends
Understand the World of Work
Today's rapidly changing world,
 new
career paths are unfolding
 existing jobs are demanding higher levels of skills.
These changes are a result of
 new
technology
 the trend towards international business operations.
Plan for the Present and Future
Be ready for change with career goals, strategy and
options based on your interests, personality, values
and skills.
With a plan, you will be equipped to manage your
career and take advantage of changes in the
economy and job market rather than becoming a
victim of change.
Enjoy your work, Plan your career
Make Adjustments
Periodically you should
take a look at
yourself and what’s
happening in your
life, and then make
adjustments in your
career as needed.
Be Proactive
Career Planning is an
ongoing process
throughout all your life
stages. Be proactive
and forward looking
with your planning,
develop new skills and
be prepared to make
changes.
Make informed career decisions.
Use FOCUS 2.
What is FOCUS 2?
FOCUS 2 is an online, interactive,
self guided career and education
planning system.
FOCUS 2 Can Help You:
 Select
a major at your
college based on your
interests and aspirations
 Discover occupations
matching your personal
preferences and attributes
 Map out your career plans,
present and future
 Make informed career
decisions
Who should use FOCUS 2?
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Are you unsure of which careers best suit you?
Are you unsure of your major?
Are you aware of the majors offered at your
college and the occupations the majors could lead
to?
Would you like to develop a career plan that works
for you?
Are you wondering what to do with your major?
Are you ready to make informed career decisions?
Use FOCUS 2,
Self manage your career.
You are responsible for
making your education
and career decisions,
managing your career
and controlling your
destiny.
Your career will affect your
future lifestyle and feelings
of self fulfillment as well as
where & how you live, your
financial security, your
leisure time activities, etc.
FOCUS 2 Meets Varying Levels of
Career Planning Needs
“I am completely
unsure about my
major and career
and not sure
how to begin the
career planning
process.”
“I have some ideas
about my major
and career but I
need to learn more
about the tools
and resources.”
“I am ready to
make informed
decisions
about my
education and
career.”
What is
Career & Education Planning?
Orientation, Self Knowledge
Discovery, Exploration,
Decision Making, Adaptation
A lifelong process
of exploration and planning of
your career and educational goals
compatible with your interests, values, talents,
personality and aspirations.
Research Findings:
Benefits of Career Planning
Facilitates more appropriate goal setting,
academic decision making, and course selection which
heightens commitment, and the probability of retention.
John Gardner (1998, 2003) Nationally known for his work on improving the college freshman experience
and raising student retention rates.
Increased motivation, improved academic achievement,
increased retention, and less time to graduate.
(Gillie, S. & Gillie-Isenhour, M., 2005)
Timely college degree attainment influenced
by the interests / major congruence of students.
(Allen, J. & Robbins, S., 2010)
FOCUS 2 Decision Making Model
• Career Planning Readiness: Orientation to FOCUS 2 &
the Career Planning Process
Ready
Assess
• Assessment of your Interests, Personality, Skills, Values
• Explore Options: Identify Majors & Occupations matching
your Assessment Results
Explore
Decide
• Decision Making: Majors and Career Path
• Action Plan: Map out Goals, Course Plan, Internships
Getting Started with FOCUS 2
Create your FOCUS 2 account.
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Self register
right from
your college’s
website.
The access
code for your
college can
be obtained
from your
career
counselor or
advisor.
Sample self-registration page
LOG IN For New USERS
CREATE A NEW USER ACCOUNT
All fields are required
Enter the access code
Group
Enter your e-mail address
Name
Create a user name:
Create a password:
Confirm your password:
Submit
Reset
Cancel
Use FOCUS 2 anytime, anywhere.
Online, Available 24/7 on any PC or Mac, Ipad
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FOCUS 2
saves all your
results.
Log back into
your account
from your
college’s
website
anytime, as
often as you
wish.
LOG-IN For Returning Users
RETURNING USER LOGIN
User name
Password
Log-in
If you forget your username
or password, FOCUS 2 will
email it back to you.
The user
name and
password are
CaSe
sEnsiTive!!!
Using FOCUS 2
THE FOCUS 2 Main Menu
The Main Menu is divided into 6 sections which
mirror the career planning process.
The FOCUS 2 Main Menu
Career Readiness
Career and Educational Goals
Academic Strengths
Your Accomplishments
Your Career Planning Status
Your Personal Development Needs
Self Assessment:
Work Interest Assessment
Leisure Interest Assessment
Skills Assessment
Personality Assessment
Values Assessment
Combine Your Results: See Your Top Career Choices
Explore the Possibilities
Search by Name
Search by Industry
What can I do with a major in...?
Compare Two Occupations Side by Side
FOCUS 2 is
user friendly
and will guide
you through
the career &
education
planning
process.
Create a Plan to Achieve Your Objectives
Your Action Plan
Review and Print Your Action Plan
Your Personal Portfolio
Review & Update Your Saved Careers
Review & Update Your Saved Majors
Review & Print Your Portfolio
Recommended Tools and Websites
Upcoming Events, Job Board and Internship Opportunities Links
The following slides will introduce you to the
FOCUS 2 Main Menu and the functions of each
section of the menu.
Career Readiness
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Your Career
Planning
Status
highlights
activities
that support
informed
decision
making.
A Great Starting Point:
Assess your involvement in and
learn about activities that support
career and education decision
making.
CAREER READINESS
Career and Educational Goals
Academic Strengths
Your Accomplishments
Your Career Planning Status
Your Personal Development Needs
Self Assessment
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Save your
preferred
occupations
& majors
along with
your
comments &
rankings
Complete the Self Assessments to find
out which occupations & majors /
programs at your college match your
personal attributes and aspirations.
SELF ASSESSMENT:
Work Interest Assessment
Leisure Interest Assessment
Skills Assessment
Personality Assessment
Values Assessment
Narrow and Refine Your Results:
See Your Top Career Choices
Self Assessment
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“See your Top
Career Choices”
displays the
top occupations
and majors at
your college
that match your
combined
assessment
results.
Click on See Your Top Career Choices
to narrow your results.
SELF ASSESSMENT:
Work Interest Assessment
Leisure Interest Assessment
Skills Assessment
Personality Assessment
Values Assessment
Narrow and Refine Your Results:
See Your Top Career Choices
YOUR SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS ARE MATCHED TO:
1. OCCUPATIONS
2. SUPPORTING MAJORS AT YOUR COLLEGE
Save your favorite occupations and majors.
Your Assessment Results
Explore
Occupations
& Supporting
Majors at
Your College
that match
your
Assessment
Results
Vary the education level to
play the “What if?” game.
Click on any occupation that appeals to
you to learn more
MENU
Overview
Job Duties
Skills
Values
Outlook
Earnings
Advancement
Interest Profile
Working Conditions
Contact Info
Areas of Study
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Overview
Archeologist
Archeologists research the materials and records of
past cultures, countries, tribes, and early prehistoric
man in order to reconstruct and understand their
origin and development. They excavate, analyze,
classify and interpret artifacts and weapons to identify
trends.
Graduates with a master's degree in archeology can qualify for a teaching position in
two-year colleges, while a Ph.D. is usually the minimum requirement for most teaching
positions in 4-year colleges. Training in statistics is essential for those who wish to find
research positions in government agencies or in social science research institutes.
Explore the Possibilities
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“What can I do
with a major
in…” displays
the majors
offered at this
college and
occupations a
major can
lead to.
Use FOCUS 2 as an ongoing resource
Explore and compare occupations by name or by industry
Use What Can I Do with a Major In…? to identify majors at
your college that match your interests and learn about the
work associated with those majors.
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES
Search by Name
Search by Industry
What can I do with a major in...?
Compare Two Occupations Side by Side
What Can I Do with a Major In…?
Interests
Majors
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Suggests
majors at
your
college
that match
your
interests
Action Plan
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Course
Planner
Major and
Career
Objectives
Plans for
Internships,
Study
Abroad,
Volunteer
Contacts
Create an Action Plan
Build Your Action Plan
Review & Print Your Action Plan
Your Career Portfolio
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FOCUS 2
saves all
your results,
questions &
preferences
in “Your
Career
Portfolio”.
YOUR CAREER PORTFOLIO
Review & Update Your Saved Careers
Review & Update Your Saved Majors
Review & Print Your Portfolio
Recommended Tools and Websites
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Explore job
postings
nationally, by
state, by
employer type,
by specialty green jobs,
international,
etc.
Explore job postings for
occupations of interest to you by
clicking on Job Boards and
Internship Opportunities
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND WEBSITES
Upcoming Events
Job Boards and Internship Opportunities
Links to Helpful Websites
USE FOCUS 2
AS AN
ONGOING
RESOURCE
MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS
FAQ
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In what stage of your education should you use FOCUS 2?
FOCUS 2 can be used in different ways throughout all stages
of your education according to your personal needs.
1st or 2nd year student:
Explore majors at your college that support your assessment
results
Explore career options
Make decisions
Graduating or Alumni:
Explore career options
Plan for additional education and training
Make Career Plans
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Where and when can you use FOCUS 2?
Anywhere, anytime, 24/7 .
Contact Career Services Center for the Access Code to self
register.
Where do I start and can I use FOCUS 2 more than once?
Start with any feature on the Main Menu.
Repeat any feature.
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Will FOCUS 2 save your Self-Assessment profile results and are
your results confidential?
Yes, FOCUS 2 will save all your results under your confidential user
name and password. Only you and your career advisor have
access to your results.
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Are printouts of your results available?
Yes, you can print your results by selecting Review and Print My
Portfolio on the Main Menu.
Can you change your account details such as your password,
email address etc.?
Yes, go to the FOCUS 2 Main Menu and click on “Update My
Account” located on the upper right side of the page and make
your changes.
Remember, career planning involves
thinking about which educational and
occupational paths will provide you
with satisfaction and self-fulfillment
in all aspects of your life,
not only in the present,
but in the future.
FOCUS 2: YOUR CAREER PLANNING RESOURCE